There's a New Layton Game. It's...Different.:
Tonight in Japan, Level-5 just revealed the latest entry in its Layton puzzle series. It's titled Layton 7. It looks, well, different.Read more...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Two-thirds of whales are males
Two-thirds of whales are males:
EEDAR study finds big spenders in mobile skew male, are younger, and spend more time gaming on consoles
EEDAR study finds big spenders in mobile skew male, are younger, and spend more time gaming on consoles
New Inazuma Eleven is coming to Japan this fall...as an online game.
New Inazuma Eleven is coming to Japan this fall...as an online game.:
New Inazuma Eleven is coming to Japan this fall...as an online game. And it's name? Inazuma Eleven: Online. Now,
New Inazuma Eleven is coming to Japan this fall...as an online game. And it's name? Inazuma Eleven: Online. Now,
MMOFPS Warface Restarts Its Closed Beta Test
MMOFPS Warface Restarts Its Closed Beta Test:
In the run up to its official launch, Crytek's free online FPS, Warface, has returned for a final phase of Closed Beta tests on August 21. Now FPS lovers can give it a
In the run up to its official launch, Crytek's free online FPS, Warface, has returned for a final phase of Closed Beta tests on August 21. Now FPS lovers can give it a
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Stepping Down
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Stepping Down:
Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft and successor to Bill Gates, plans to retire from the software giant within the next 12 months, the company announced today.
Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft and successor to Bill Gates, plans to retire from the software giant within the next 12 months, the company announced today.
Blizzard removes mention of next-gen MMO from careers page
Blizzard removes mention of next-gen MMO from careers page:
Irvine, California, developer not actively hiring for long-in-development World of Warcraft follow-up. Blizzard
Irvine, California, developer not actively hiring for long-in-development World of Warcraft follow-up. Blizzard
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn to get 'major update every three months'
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn to get 'major update every three months':
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn officially launches tomorrow, but Square Enix is already working on future content
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn officially launches tomorrow, but Square Enix is already working on future content
Final Fantasy XIV Is So Popular, Square Enix is Halting Sales
Final Fantasy XIV Is So Popular, Square Enix is Halting Sales:
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's launch is experiencing crowded servers. So what is Square Enix's temporary workaround? Stop digital download
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's launch is experiencing crowded servers. So what is Square Enix's temporary workaround? Stop digital download
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Launch Day Finally Arrives
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Launch Day Finally Arrives:
It isn't often that a game gets a second chance to recapture the imaginations of MMO gamers. Today marks a seminal
It isn't often that a game gets a second chance to recapture the imaginations of MMO gamers. Today marks a seminal
Confirmed: Samsung's Galaxy Gear Smartwatch To Launch September 4
Confirmed: Samsung's Galaxy Gear Smartwatch To Launch September 4:
Samsung has confirmed a September 4 launch date for its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, which the company will
Samsung has confirmed a September 4 launch date for its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, which the company will
Level-5 announces 1,000-hour RPG Wonder Flick
Level-5 announces 1,000-hour RPG Wonder Flick:
Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement that Level-5 is hard at work on Layton 7 for mobile devices, today we learn that the established
Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement that Level-5 is hard at work on Layton 7 for mobile devices, today we learn that the established
Guild Wars 2's 16-Bit Wonderland Returns For World 2
Guild Wars 2's 16-Bit Wonderland Returns For World 2:
The most fun I've had in Guild Wars 2 was back in April, when ArenaNet launched a homage to 16-bit adventure
The most fun I've had in Guild Wars 2 was back in April, when ArenaNet launched a homage to 16-bit adventure
Guild Wars 2 seeing 'slow but steady growth' in players
Guild Wars 2 seeing 'slow but steady growth' in players:
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Buy-to-play games can be difficult to judge in terms of metrics. You can't point to the
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play Buy-to-play games can be difficult to judge in terms of metrics. You can't point to the
Blizzard ending World of Warcraft trading card game
Blizzard ending World of Warcraft trading card game:
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, News Items, Trading Card Games, Miscellaneous, MMORPG Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the
Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, News Items, Trading Card Games, Miscellaneous, MMORPG Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the
Blizzard on World of Warcraft: We'd be lost without casuals
Blizzard on World of Warcraft: We'd be lost without casuals:
"Audiences always evolve," says World of Warcraft lead designer Tom Chilton, in explaining Mists of Pandaria shift toward casual. He adds Blizzard is also warming
"Audiences always evolve," says World of Warcraft lead designer Tom Chilton, in explaining Mists of Pandaria shift toward casual. He adds Blizzard is also warming
League of Legends dev opens NYC office
League of Legends dev opens NYC office:
Riot Games opens new 6,000 square foot outfit in New York City; will pay $240,000 per year for rent. League of Legends developer Riot Games has
Riot Games opens new 6,000 square foot outfit in New York City; will pay $240,000 per year for rent. League of Legends developer Riot Games has
Bethesda "pushing" Microsoft to drop XBL Gold fee for Elder Scrolls Online
Bethesda "pushing" Microsoft to drop XBL Gold fee for Elder Scrolls Online:
Publisher says it has spoken with Microsoft about possibility of dropping Xbox Live Gold membership fee for
Publisher says it has spoken with Microsoft about possibility of dropping Xbox Live Gold membership fee for
Black Gold Online changes business model for NA
Black Gold Online changes business model for NA:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Black Gold When Black Gold Online's
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Black Gold When Black Gold Online's
Black Gold: Extra Chances for Epic Loot
Black Gold: Extra Chances for Epic Loot:
Black Gold will utilize an interesting revenue model. The model, however, has caused a bit of confusion as to what players are actually paying for. Snail
Black Gold will utilize an interesting revenue model. The model, however, has caused a bit of confusion as to what players are actually paying for. Snail
Gamescom 2013: First Look at Black Desert Online
Gamescom 2013: First Look at Black Desert Online:
Gamescom has come to the end, yet here you are going to walk through the features in Black Desert Online in the video below from F2P.com. The amazing
Gamescom has come to the end, yet here you are going to walk through the features in Black Desert Online in the video below from F2P.com. The amazing
Soldiers Inc. Review
Soldiers Inc. Review:
Mere moments into my playthrough of Soldiers Inc., one thought asserted itself above all the others - the music was rather good for a social strategy game. As I trudged through the familiar motions of
Mere moments into my playthrough of Soldiers Inc., one thought asserted itself above all the others - the music was rather good for a social strategy game. As I trudged through the familiar motions of
WildStar: Gamescom News Roundup
WildStar: Gamescom News Roundup:
German site WildstarCore.de has posted a great interview with the Wildstar team that reveals some new information for fans. We've used handy-dandy Google
German site WildstarCore.de has posted a great interview with the Wildstar team that reveals some new information for fans. We've used handy-dandy Google
Discovered MMOFPS Survarium at Gamescom
Discovered MMOFPS Survarium at Gamescom:
Survarium is a free-to-play MMOFPS set in the near future from Vostok Games. Vostok Games plans to release the game in Russia at the end of 2013 and
Survarium is a free-to-play MMOFPS set in the near future from Vostok Games. Vostok Games plans to release the game in Russia at the end of 2013 and
Hyperspace Beacon: Winning at SWTOR's free-to-play
Hyperspace Beacon: Winning at SWTOR's free-to-play:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Culture, Economy, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Guides, Hyperspace Beacon,
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Culture, Economy, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Guides, Hyperspace Beacon,
What's Next? Koster talks 'the revolution,' future of games
What's Next? Koster talks 'the revolution,' future of games:
Ahead of GDC Next, designer & advisory board member Raph Koster discusses the future of games: "...The kids who grew up with 'mass market' gaming are
Ahead of GDC Next, designer & advisory board member Raph Koster discusses the future of games: "...The kids who grew up with 'mass market' gaming are
Kitchen Scramble Review
Kitchen Scramble Review:
City-dwellers know that some of the best food in the world comes off of food trucks. These mobile kitchens serve up deep-fried delights, grilled goodness, and fresh fare (but mostly deep-fried
City-dwellers know that some of the best food in the world comes off of food trucks. These mobile kitchens serve up deep-fried delights, grilled goodness, and fresh fare (but mostly deep-fried
NatGeo: World of Secrets Review
NatGeo: World of Secrets Review:
NatGeo: World of Secrets is a hidden object game fused with a quest-based simulation title, all playable right in your browser window. It features open-ended
NatGeo: World of Secrets is a hidden object game fused with a quest-based simulation title, all playable right in your browser window. It features open-ended
Massively's Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn launch impressions
Massively's Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn launch impressions:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Launches, Opinion, Hands-On, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV I failed to
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Launches, Opinion, Hands-On, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV I failed to
General: The Rejuvenation of Subscriptions
General: The Rejuvenation of Subscriptions:
In today's Free Zone, we take a look at the recent spate of announcements by several game studios that upcoming titles such as WildStar and Elder Scrolls
In today's Free Zone, we take a look at the recent spate of announcements by several game studios that upcoming titles such as WildStar and Elder Scrolls
I Am Not A 'Cancer' On The Game Industry
I Am Not A 'Cancer' On The Game Industry:
I can already predict the comments on this article. You will tell me I’m a horrible person. I’m a cancer on the games industry. Everything I’ve ever worked on is
I can already predict the comments on this article. You will tell me I’m a horrible person. I’m a cancer on the games industry. Everything I’ve ever worked on is
Asphalt 8: Airborne Review
Asphalt 8: Airborne Review:
Wow, Asphalt 8: Airborne. Gameloft first introduced the series back in 2004, so that's almost one game per year in the series, making it something of an annual release for the company along the lines
Wow, Asphalt 8: Airborne. Gameloft first introduced the series back in 2004, so that's almost one game per year in the series, making it something of an annual release for the company along the lines
A unique solution to the 'Curse of the Indie Multiplayer Game'
A unique solution to the 'Curse of the Indie Multiplayer Game':
It's a common issue with multiplayer-only indie games -- reams of empty servers, and no-one to play against. Size Five Games has been having similar issues,
It's a common issue with multiplayer-only indie games -- reams of empty servers, and no-one to play against. Size Five Games has been having similar issues,
Critical mobile monetization concepts, Part 1
Critical mobile monetization concepts, Part 1:
How do DeNA and Gree get so much money out of Japanese audiences? Why does Candy Crush Saga monetize so well? This blog post breaks down how
How do DeNA and Gree get so much money out of Japanese audiences? Why does Candy Crush Saga monetize so well? This blog post breaks down how
How GameStop may thrive - not just survive - in the age of digital
How GameStop may thrive - not just survive - in the age of digital:
GameStop is known for its big used game sales, but the retailer's non-core businesses are growing. Gamasutra's
GameStop is known for its big used game sales, but the retailer's non-core businesses are growing. Gamasutra's
You can now sell any Amazon product through your Android game
You can now sell any Amazon product through your Android game:
Android mobile developers can now explore a new potential source of income, as Amazon today launched its Amazon
Android mobile developers can now explore a new potential source of income, as Amazon today launched its Amazon
Tyrant Unleashed Review
Tyrant Unleashed Review:
Collectible Card Games come in all shapes and sizes, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with Tyrant Unleashed. Even now I'm still not entirely sure what to make of it. It's a strange
Collectible Card Games come in all shapes and sizes, so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with Tyrant Unleashed. Even now I'm still not entirely sure what to make of it. It's a strange
Dirty Bomb renamed Extraction
Dirty Bomb renamed Extraction:
Splash Damage's free-to-play multiplayer PC shooter will be published by Nexon America. Upcoming free-to-play game Dirty Bomb--from Brink developer Splash Damage--has been renamed Extraction,
Splash Damage's free-to-play multiplayer PC shooter will be published by Nexon America. Upcoming free-to-play game Dirty Bomb--from Brink developer Splash Damage--has been renamed Extraction,
Not So Massively: D3 Reaper of Souls, Star Citizen hits $16m, and Dead Island goes MOBA
Not So Massively: D3 Reaper of Souls, Star Citizen hits $16m, and Dead Island goes MOBA:
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, Lore,
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, Lore,
Crossfire Sea to Kick Off CBT on the 28th August
Crossfire Sea to Kick Off CBT on the 28th August:
SmileGate SEA has announced that their highly anticipated MMOFPS Crossfire Sea will kick off its closed beta test on August 28 3:00PM (GMT+8). You may also join
SmileGate SEA has announced that their highly anticipated MMOFPS Crossfire Sea will kick off its closed beta test on August 28 3:00PM (GMT+8). You may also join
Simon the Sorcerer is now on Android.
Simon the Sorcerer is now on Android.:
Simon the Sorcerer is now on Android. Adventure Soft's classic 1993 point-and-click title can now be experienced all over again on Android phones and tablets,
Simon the Sorcerer is now on Android. Adventure Soft's classic 1993 point-and-click title can now be experienced all over again on Android phones and tablets,
Final Fantasy XIV (2010 Release): The Kotaku Review
Final Fantasy XIV (2010 Release): The Kotaku Review:
On this, the eve of the official launch of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, let's take a look back at the original release of Square Enix's second Final Fantasy
On this, the eve of the official launch of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, let's take a look back at the original release of Square Enix's second Final Fantasy
Smash Bandits Review
Smash Bandits Review:
The cops are hot on my tail as I recklessly zoom over the bridge and into the heart of the city. The skyscrapers come into view as scads of innocent drivers desperately attempt to avoid my
The cops are hot on my tail as I recklessly zoom over the bridge and into the heart of the city. The skyscrapers come into view as scads of innocent drivers desperately attempt to avoid my
If You Hate This Week In Gaming Apps, You'll Love Next Week
If You Hate This Week In Gaming Apps, You'll Love Next Week:
Only one game in this installment of This Week in Gaming Apps is available on Android. That's sad, and we're going to
Only one game in this installment of This Week in Gaming Apps is available on Android. That's sad, and we're going to
The Android microconsole reference guide for game developers
The Android microconsole reference guide for game developers:
A comprehensive guide that highlights the many differences between the coming onslaught of Android
This Isn't The King of Fighters Game You Are Expecting
This Isn't The King of Fighters Game You Are Expecting:
So, there's a King of Fighters game coming out! Hooray! It might be different from what you are expecting.Read more...
So, there's a King of Fighters game coming out! Hooray! It might be different from what you are expecting.Read more...
Knight character class comes to Wartune
Knight character class comes to Wartune:
NGames has announced that a new character class will be joining the ranks of its popular browser-based MMORPG, Wartune: the Knight. The biggest change
NGames has announced that a new character class will be joining the ranks of its popular browser-based MMORPG, Wartune: the Knight. The biggest change
Ben 10 Slammers Review
Ben 10 Slammers Review:
I hate to start a review by being slightly egotistical, but I'm the parent of two daughters. That means that Ben 10 is something that exists for me peripherally, as a thing some of the boys they know
I hate to start a review by being slightly egotistical, but I'm the parent of two daughters. That means that Ben 10 is something that exists for me peripherally, as a thing some of the boys they know
Animal Voyage: Island Adventure Review
Animal Voyage: Island Adventure Review:
Pocket Gems is a powerhouse free-to-play developer responsible for a large chunk of the free apps that offer extensive gameplay with the occasional premium
Pocket Gems is a powerhouse free-to-play developer responsible for a large chunk of the free apps that offer extensive gameplay with the occasional premium
LEGO: Legends of CHIMA Online Review
LEGO: Legends of CHIMA Online Review:
Before we get into this, let's first pour out some adult beverages for the late LEGO Universe, a game that was beloved by my kids but apparently didn't attract enough
Before we get into this, let's first pour out some adult beverages for the late LEGO Universe, a game that was beloved by my kids but apparently didn't attract enough
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding August 11 - 24, 2013
Make My MMO: Crowdfunding August 11 - 24, 2013:
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO Just when you think it will be a quiet couple of weeks on the
Filed under: MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO Just when you think it will be a quiet couple of weeks on the
Betawatch: August 17 - 23, 2013
Betawatch: August 17 - 23, 2013:
Filed under: Betas, Launches, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Players enjoying Firefall's open beta were probably pleased to hear about the plans being made for the
Filed under: Betas, Launches, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Players enjoying Firefall's open beta were probably pleased to hear about the plans being made for the
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